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Tim Grunhard

Tim Grunhard Kindle Edition

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From one of the toughest players ever to strap on a Chiefs helmet comes a memoir of football life and finding home in the Chiefs Kingdom.

Tim Grunhard always felt he had something to prove. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Grunhard wasn't initially considered a top recruit. But then-Minnesota head coach Lou Holtz liked what he saw in the young offensive lineman, and made a scholarship offer that carried over when Holtz took the job in South Bend.

Grunhard flourished under the Golden Dome, helping the Fighting Irish to the 1988 national championship before being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 1990 draft.

Grunhard was a staple of Chiefs football in the 1990s, paving the way for Marty Schottenheimer's physical running attack on the field and becoming a prominent member of the Kansas City community off the field.

The retired lineman shares behind the scenes stories from Chiefs Kingdom, from the unforgettable Martyball era and playing alongside superstars Joe Montana, Marcus Allen, and Derrick Thomas to the modern-day championship team led by Patrick Mahomes. It is an essential read for all Kansas City faithful.

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September 20, 2022
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Tim Grunhard played 11 seasons at center for the Kansas City Chiefs, including seven postseason runs. In 2021, he was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame. Grunhard remains active in the Kansas City community through charitable endeavors with the Kansas City Ambassadors.

David Smale has been writing about college and professional sports for more than 40 years. He is the author of several books, including Bracketology, co-written with Joe Lunardi.

Carl Peterson is the former longtime president, general manager, and chief executive officer of the Kansas City Chiefs. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09VRL84C1
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Triumph Books (September 20, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 20, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 7991 KB
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 216 pages

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- #99 in Football Biographies (Kindle Store)
- #267 in Football (Kindle Store)
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Michael Thomas Gregory

View From Section 119 Row 7

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2022

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After his career at Notre Dame, Tim Grunhard played his entire NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs. He made a home in the "MO/KAN" area and raised a family. Unbeknownst to me he was a neighbor in Lee's Summit. Unbeknownst to Tim, I watched from our seats (40 years) behind their bench. The View From the Center is Grunhard's ode to playing here. You WILL read about Joe Montana, Marcus Allen, Derrick Thomas and teammates "brother" Dan Saleaumua and roommate Dave Szott. The legendary off field story of accidentally driving Bill Maas' tractor into a lake is recounted. You WILL NOT read about him coming off the field after another "three and out" tossing his helmet across the bench area. Tim was a great competitor who hated to lose just like Coach Schottenheimer AND is a good guy--extra extra read all about it!

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DONNA WOOLARD

The Chiefs Dynasty of the 90s thru the eyes of one of the great Centers in NFL Tim Grunhard

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2022

If you are a true Chief's fan, and you remember the incredible players and coaches who were apart of the 90s team you will love Tim's book! He shares his journey from HS in Chicago to Notre Dame then to the Chiefs with incredible stories of the players and coaches who made a great impact on his successes! His stories about Lou Holtz, his play at Notre Dame that shaped him to become a professional player, and being drafted by Carl Peterson in 1990 by The Chiefs, will give you insight into who Tim is today. He is a man with a huge heart, giving spirit, and incredible teacher/coach as well as a wonderful husband, father, and son! In his book, he shares stories about many players especially personal stories about Dave Szott, Joe Montana, Marcus Allen, Neil Smith, Dan Saleaumua, Marty Schottenheimer, and the late Derrick Thomas! As a board member for 32 years of the Derrick Thomas./Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation for inter city youth, I felt I was reliving the 90s all over thru his stories about these incredible men who he played with determination, passion, and desire to WIN..A SUPERBOWL which was never achieved! He allows you to see inside his team mates and coaches both on and off the field. As I read each chapter about this 90s Chiefs team, I felt a deep respect for him and what he went thru to achieve RING OF HONOR FOR THE CHIEFS last year! Tim continues to inspire many of our Chief's Kingdom with his weekly radio shows, appearances, and coaching of HS players. He now plays a very important role on our Third and Long Foundation Board which continues to support/teach/train our local youth for his late buddy, Derrick Thomas! IF YOU ARE A CHIEF'S FAN, LOVE TO KNOW THE BEHIND THE SCENES STORIES OF MANY OF HIS TEAMMATES/COACHES FROM THE 90S, YOU WILL LOVE 'VIEW FROM THE CENTER!" Thank you Tim for sharing your personal experiences on your journey with us!

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MARK T.

Brought back so many great memories!

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023

My wife bought me this for Christmas (she got a few hints) because we would go down to his radio shows and are big fans of Tim’s. Tim has written this book as though he’s talking to a friend, he reinforced what I knew and gave me plenty of surprises too. He does an awesome job of telling the story of the Chiefs Kingdom from an inside perspective and captures the close relationship between the players and the fans. We really did feel like we were part of the team and helped them win. We went to a road bus trip to Minnesota, there was about 8 bus loads of Chiefs fans. The Chiefs won a hard fought game as we were loud in that domed stadium and we pretty much took over the Metrodome. In true Tim fashion, at his radio show Tim asked if anyone had been at Minnesota game and gave us credit for helping them win. If I was ever to meet Tim, our conservation would be about this book and I’d demand another one.

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023

Tim always made the fans feel like they were an integral part of the Chiefs, and you get the same up close and personal feeling from his book. As a regular at his infamous Thursday night radio show, it brings back a lot of great memories. But you don't have to be a Chiefs fan to enjoy this book. Any football fan and/or sports fan will enjoy the stories about the relationships and camaraderie with players and coaches, and the hard work it takes to get to the NFL. The stories from college to the NFL are both interesting and entertaining. I recommend this book for any sports fan who misses the "old" days when players were more assessible and fans felt like a part of the game.

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D. Kerns

Insightful look into the Chiefs of the 90's

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023

You don't have to be a chiefs fan to enjoy this behind the scenes look into life of an NFL offensive lineman. Tim takes you behind the scenes to the relationships, hard work, and wins and losses across his chiefs hall of fame career and his 164 career starts. Highly recommend for any football fan of any team. Outstanding and fun read!

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Chiefs fans need this book

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023

Grunhard’s unique perspective of football is one that we have rarely seen. His career with two juggernaut teams (notre dame & chiefs) and the inside look at the teams’ foundations are insightful & fun. We are lucky to have this book as part of our Kingdom collection!

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jeanine

Really enjoyed the book

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023

Loved the breadth of topics Tim covered in the book. I would recommend for anyone even non football fans.

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2022

You don't have to be a chiefs fan to appreciate this view of football from the 90's. Amazing stories that bring back memories of childhood and keep me excited for the future of the Chiefs Kingdom.

A must read for any football fan.

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